Tonight! Tuesday, June 10th~ Free Outdoor Concert~ 6:00pm

Spice of Life will be playing Latin Jazz. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets and enjoy this wonderful performance behind the library.

 

Friday, June 13th at 11am our Pushing the Limits series continues with a book talk about T.C. Boyle's When the Killing's Done with Trish. Also, a couple of scouts from Local Boy Scout Troop 59 will do a presentation on wilderness survival.

 

 

Saturday, June 14th at 11am Gabriel Sahd portrays Abe Lincoln in "The Making Of A President." Abraham Lincoln reminisces on his life, from the time of his birth until he was elected President of the United States. He experienced many tribulations as his family moved from frontier farm to frontier farm in the mid-west. As a young adult, he settled in New Salem, Illinois, penniless. He struggled to earn his livelihood, going from job to job. Soon, though, he entered politics and became a state legislator. In that position, he gained fame as a politician and a lawyer, not only within his state, but also at the national level, going on to lead the country during one of its most challenging times.

 

Tuesday, June 17th at 10am Kathryn and Trish will be offering another class on Overdrive. If you would like to read or listen to books on an electronic device call the library and let them know you want to attend the class.

Holiday Closures won't affect ebooks

Thank you, High Point Public Library (North Carolina)

The holiday closures are interesting this year.

Ruidoso Public Library is open today, Monday, December 23.  We are closed Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24 and 25.  Then were are open again Thursday-Saturday and next Monday and Tuesday.

While the building is shuttered, online access is 24/7.  In theory there's no need to wait to play on the library's e-branch Christmas morning.  Visit before the holidays to add a PIN to your card (or a family member's; s/he can change it later).  The past few years, ebook servers around the country have crashed as everyone opens and logs onto their new devices on the same day.  Hopefully, this year, that won't happen.

New Mexico Library 2 Go has videos, orientation tutorials, and device-specific answers, to help you begin enjoying mobility and e-reading.  NML2G is our branch of Overdrive, an ebook provider for libraries.

More musical merriment all week

Mercy, Music, Mango, and Munchies continue at Ruidoso Public Library this week.

Waynta Wirth presents a singing concert of her private voice students, Wednesday, December 18, at 3pm.  These girls were very popular last year, as can be seen in these photos.

Then, Friday, December 20th, at noon, Fred Kinnan and Debbie Myers play guitar and flute, respectively.

Ruidoso Public Library's gift to our community continues for the next three weeks:  We are waiving lost book charges when you can present the item in good condition.  Call or email if you have any questions.  We mailed notices in November, but appreciate any updates to mailing addresses, emails, or phone numbers to reach you, too.

We had a great turn out at the Tech Petting Zoo, November 22, with excellent questions, curious novices, and friendly participants sharing their devices and experience.  At the library, Sharon has experience with Android touch-screen devices, Kindles, and downloading ebooks and audiobooks to mobile devices.  If you open a new gadget, or are giving one, this year, check with the library for free materials and a little assistance.  Your library card and PIN can open copies of several "For Dummies" or "Missing Manuals" online.

Ebook app update

If you installed the ebook/audiobook app for Overdrive, there are new elements in store.
If you have not yet tried an ebook, now is a great time to explore.

Enjoy eBooks & more from Ruidoso Public Library with the all-new OverDrive Media Console v3.0!

Reading eBooks from our digital library, http://nm.lib.overdrive.com, is now easier than ever. The app to enjoy digital titles on your mobile device, OverDrive Media Console (OMC), has been completely redesigned with ease of use top of mind. A new version of the app will be available on August 20. Check out a preview of the new app here. Some highlighted features include:

·         A redesigned user interface with an all-new look, streamlined navigation, and a one-stop reorganized menu.

·         Sync bookmarks and reading progress across multiple devices using a free, opt-in registration service called OverDrive One.

·         Variable speed playback for iOS. Audiobook users’ most requested feature.

System Requirements: OMC v3.0 for Android users requires Android OS v4.0 (or newer). OMC for Android v2.6.5 will remain available for download. OMC for iOS requires iOS 6 (or newer).

If you already have OverDrive Media Console installed on your device, you will be prompted to update, or it will happen automatically depending on your device settings. To install OverDrive Media Console, or for more information, visit http://omc.overdrive.com. Happy reading!

N.B.: Ruidoso Public Library is closed today for Labor Day, but our online resources are available 24/7.  We will open tomorrow at 9 am.

Free audiobooks this summer!

I hope you recall SYNC from last summer.  If it is new to you, here is a great opportunity to catch up on classics and current titles. I'd love to hear your experiences from the last two summers in the comments below.

As you may have experienced while downloading audiobooks from the library, you usually have only two weeks to listen to it.  The SYNC summer titles are different.  The publishers are giving away open copies.  The hitch is: you can only download that week's title during that week.

Luckily, you can receive a text message (SMS) reminder on your phone to know when each new title becomes available.  Last year I programmed reminders in my email calendar.  This year, I may try the texts.

Last year, I really enjoyed The Golem's Eye by Jonathan Stroud, read by Simon Jones, and Laini Taylor's Daughter of Smoke and Bone, read by Khristine Hvam.

Here's the schedule for this summer, beginning May 30 [which means you still have a day or two to catch the first titles!].

You will need the Overdrive software or app to play the audiobooks.  You may want to download them on a computer in case you want to listen to several of them (again!) later.

Remember, ebooks count for summer reading at Ruidoso Public Library.  Comment below or on this blog's Summer Reading Program page to tell Cheryl and Kari Dawn which books you downloaded to read or listen to.  If you are under 13, ask your parent or guardian to help with an email address.